BCIT Aug 2010/ Jan 2011

nursingprogram1 · Apr 30, 2011

Hamid: what I mean employment is that they also take into consideration your work. Say if you work @ a hospital or clinic, etc, that will factor in and possibly be a plus for your application, however, it isn't significant. You need more than 30post-secondary credit- I heard that they are accepting about min 60post secondary credits now- but do not quote me (I hear it is becuz there is a high number of applicants, that they have raised up the credits) what is significant is that you do take the 2 psych courses and 2 liberals (Libs 7001, Libs 7002) as they are required. Then there is also the other 2 liberals of ur choice, health management course and I believe English 1177 (not too sure with this, but I took it ) You want to do as much of these Libs as you can BEFORE u apply, just so that they know ur dedicated and plus it'll be a bonus when ur actually accepted, so that ur school work is a lot lesser during the summer - when students actually take these libs courses.

I did 6 of the 8 liberals, and I have a certificate of care aide, and a total of 54 credits. I never volunteered because I had a lot of experience in the hospital setting during my practicum. I also have a child, and I am 23 years old. I think because I have always been around health care, was the reason why I got accepted in January- tophold list for August. So just make sure to do most of ur Libs to boost up ur credits, and volunteer plenty! I'm sure you will have a better chance next time u apply! Good luck, and I hope that helps! :)

Hamid · Apr 30, 2011

Wow thanks a lot. That's so much help. I am currently in UBC doing my bachelors and wanna apply after that. So do I have to waste another semester taking lib courses so I get accepted?

nursingprogram1 · Apr 30, 2011

Hamid: you should make sure that the libs transfer over. I know a lot of people who had degrees and bachelors in sciences, bio, etc, that did not transfer over and they had to take the ones bcit wanted. Its sort of a pain like that! But a lot of the libs do not transfer over, I think only 7001. Psych, english 1177 do, however just make sure u check otherwise on the transfer course on the bcit website .

Hamid · Apr 30, 2011

Oh wow really hmm thanks a lot for the heads up...

Do u think it's better to finish my degree then apply or is it ok if I only have 3.5/4 of my degree done ? Wut if by next deadline I don't have degree finished. I might have few more courses to take

nursingprogram1 · May 2, 2011

Hmm... I would say check with ***** or ******* to make sure. But I heard its better to have a degree, then take their libs, and have ur volunteer hours when u do apply for ur application. This way it shows that ur defiantly dedicated. But then again, I would check with them to make sure :)

IllllIad · May 3, 2011

Hamid, I agree with Nursingprogram1. The nursing program advisors are really helpful, and they should be able to help you.

So anyone else hear about whether they're in or not?

stell · May 17, 2011

Hi Hamid,

I recommend finishing your degree first. You already committed 3.5 years and with only a semester left, you might as well finish it! Otherwise, it would be like wasting your 2nd and 3rd year of studies! Unless you absolutely hate what you are doing now and want to starting earning a living asap, it would be good to finish up and hold a BSc from UBC. It is internationally recognized, and may help you with networks/opportunities etc after you complete a nursing degree. It would also give you time to gain more relevant experience to make your next application more desirable.

Also, you could take the opportunity to look into other nursing programs along with your application to BCIT. UBC, Calgary and other universities offer a 2 year accelerated nursing program for those who have previous degrees and meet the bio requirements. McGill has a direct-entry masters of nursing program that runs for 3 years, and you do not need to be a RN to get into that program.

You dont need to take my advice seriously, but that is how I see it. I just finished my BSc from UBC (after 5 years!) and had debated the same thing as you did. I have been accepted to the nursing program of my choice for the fall and I have no regrets of finishing my degree first! :)

green_tea · May 30, 2011

Did anyone receive the criminal record check info via mail yet?

nursingprogram1 · May 30, 2011

Hey green tea,

I did not get any info regarding the criminal check yet, but I am sure they will come in a few weeks. As for the 200 committment fee, did anyone receive the letter yet? I was top-waitlisted and was accepted into the august in-take. does anyone have nursing books level 1 that they are selling?

green_tea · Jun 12, 2011

Hi there, has anyone completed their CPR-hcp requirement yet? I'm going in tomorrow for the class. I've been told that there is an exam at the end of the 8-hr lesson, but wasn't told the format. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the format. I'm extremely nervous about this test because I don't feel like I've prepared sufficiently

Thanks!

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Jun 13, 2011

The Heart and Stroke Foundation and St John's Ambulance both include a multiple choice exam at the end of the class. Read your learning materials and pay attention to resp-to-compression ratios, the information about automated external defibrillators and anywhere that you see a number - you'll be fine.

kaay · Jul 29, 2011

I applied for the 2011 January intake at BCIT and they are currently reviewing applications. It has been almost a month and a half since I applied. They started viewing my application on the 21st of July..Anyone know how long it will take until I find out if I get accepted? If I am shortlisted what are some of the things they would require from me? Kind of freaking out because there is a chance I will be out of town mid to end of august and I wont make it to the required info sessions and such..!